• Revenue: $5.1 million for Q2 FY 2025, down from $8.3 million in Q2 FY 2024.
• Gross Profit Margin: 37.1% in Q2 FY 2025, compared to 42.8% in Q2 FY 2024.
• Adjusted EBITDA: Negative $2.9 million for Q2 FY 2025, compared to negative $1.1 million in Q2 FY 2024.
• Operating Expenses: $6.2 million in Q2 FY 2025, up from $5.7 million in Q2 FY 2024.
• Fiscal 2025 Revenue Guidance: $34.5 million to $38 million.
• Fiscal 2025 Gross Margin Guidance: 33% to 36%.
• Fiscal 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: Negative $5 million to negative $3 million.
• Working Capital Facility: Secured a new $25 million facility with Mountain Ridge.

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Release Date: February 13, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• S&W Seed Co (NASDAQ:SANW) has successfully repositioned its focus on high-value crop opportunities, particularly in sorghum and camelina, which are expected to drive growth and profitability.
• The company secured a new $25 million working capital facility with Mountain Ridge, replacing the previous facility with CIBC Bank, indicating strong endorsement from its largest shareholder and new strategic lending partner.
• S&W Seed Co (NASDAQ:SANW) has improved its operational efficiency, resulting in better gross margins, a reduced breakeven rate, and lower working capital through improved inventory management.
• The company has a robust pipeline of new products, including the second-generation Double Team sorghum and Prussic Acid Free Forage Sorghum, set to launch over the next decade.
• S&W Seed Co (NASDAQ:SANW) has a strong market position in the sorghum industry, with a significant lead over competitors in herbicide-resistant sorghum products and a strategic plan to capture 25% to 30% of the US sorghum market share over the next eight years.

Negative Points

• S&W Seed Co (NASDAQ:SANW) reported a decline in Q2 revenue to $5.1 million from $8.3 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to timing issues with private label shipping and no sales in ex-US international markets.
• The company faces potential risks from macroeconomic factors such as tariffs and rising alternative crop prices, which could impact sorghum acreage and sales.
• Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was negative $2.9 million, compared to negative $1.1 million in the previous year's Q2, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
• S&W Seed Co (NASDAQ:SANW) incurred approximately $600,000 in nonrecurring transactional costs related to the voluntary administration process, impacting cash flow.
• The company is undergoing a strategic review process, which introduces uncertainty regarding potential transactions or strategic outcomes, and there is no assurance of any specific results from this review.

Q & A Highlights

Q: What is the current inventory level for DT sorghum, and are there concerns about elevated levels affecting commercial ramp-up? A: Mark Herrmann, CEO, explained that over 50% of their business comes from the Sorghum Partners brand, which S&W operates in the US. All unsold inventory is returned to their warehouse, ensuring they start annually from zero. The license business also manages inventory similarly. There was some delay in inventory movement due to the Australian VA process and market uncertainties, but they are analyzing and working with licensees to ensure demand is met. Herrmann does not anticipate significant issues affecting their guidance.

Q: Given the rising prices of alternative commodities like corn, what level of sorghum acreage is expected in the US market within your guidance? A: Herrmann noted that sorghum acreage had been on a growth trend but saw a decline last year due to favorable conditions for alternative crops. They did not base their plan on sorghum acreage growth but acknowledged that market conditions could influence acreage. They remain conservative in their estimates, not relying on a return to higher acreage levels.

Q: What is the visibility of further reductions in working capital and the availability within the new credit facility? A: Vanessa Baughman, CFO, stated that they expect to end fiscal 2025 with lower debt than the previous year, focusing on OpEx and working capital. The new facility with Mountain Ridge provides adequate credit financing for 2025. They anticipate reducing inventory by 40% to 50%, improving cash flow and profitability.

Q: Are there constraints in selling the VBO position during the strategic review, and is next year a ramp year for the Camelina business? A: Herrmann mentioned that VBO is expanding its product lines, particularly focusing on trait positions, which should drive success. He could not provide specifics on selling the VBO position but emphasized that they are exploring all opportunities to enhance shareholder value.

Q: Are there any competitive products in the herbicide-resistant sorghum market, and how does S&W's position compare? A: Herrmann acknowledged two other programs in the market but stated that S&W holds a significant lead in volume, market penetration, and farmer feedback. Their strong pipeline and focus on economic impact for farmers position them well to maintain market leadership.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.